Soft Pumpkin 2166-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2A26E, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thai Ice Tea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2A26E · 2166-40
Soft Pumpkin
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Soft Pumpkin Technical Profile
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Soft Pumpkin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Pumpkin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSoft Pumpkin
Nearly identical
BehrThai Ice Tea
Thai Ice Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coyote
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tasty Tan
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Harvest Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mighty Spicy
PPG
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Pumpkin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Pumpkin
#E2A26E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BE70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Pumpkin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Pumpkin Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Soft Pumpkin.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Pumpkin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Pumpkin have?
Soft Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Pumpkin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Pumpkin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Pumpkin are Thai Ice Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Sundae by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brioche by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Pumpkin's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Pumpkin?
Soft Pumpkin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Pumpkin's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.